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VK59 YCT

2009 BMW 316

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

140,522 mi
Last recorded140,522 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 316101,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 YCT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 18 Aug 2021 140,522 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 130,291 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 116,831 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 100,869 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 80,059 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 61,849 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 45,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 29,948 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 28,811 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 18,799 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 13,425 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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VK59 YCT is a 2009 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2009 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 101,854 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK59 YCT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 17 years old, this BMW 316 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VK59 YCT registered?

VK59 YCT is a 2009 BMW 316, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is VK59 YCT safe to buy?

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